Toro Exclusive Smart Speed Control System•Choose different speed ranges with the flip of a lever•Gives operator more precise control•0 to 7 mph for mowing large, open areas at high speed•0 to 3 mph for mowing around trees and landscaping

Q: Several of the Toro Zero Turn mowers have 23 or 24HP engines. That seems very high for a riding mower - more like a Kubota (or similar) tractor. Are these suitable for towing big loads or adding attachments? Is there a PTO?by Kyle from Connecticut on May 20, 2015

A: Kyle - the Toro TimeCutter zero turn mowers are not designed to tow heavy loads. Towing capacity will vary by model, but for the most part, these mowers will not tow more than about 200 to 250 lbs total payload. And none of the zero turns that we sell have a PTO that would power any sort of attachment.by Jose, Product Expert

Q: What is the difference between this model 74730 and model 74631 both 50 inch mowers by Everett from Michigan on May 12, 2015

A: Everett - the model 74631 is a 2014 model has a the two setting Smart Speed control system, while the model 74730 is the 2015 model and has the updated three setting Smart Speed control system.by Jose, Product Expert

Q: What kind of drive motors on the SS5000 50" Toro zero turn mowerby Dean from Colorado on May 10, 2015

Q: What hydro drive system does the ss5000 have? I know the MX 5060 has the 2800 series. There is no mention of the durability or model of transaxles for the ss5000 or ss5060. How are the transmissions different on the ss5000 models compared to the mx5060 model.Thanksby Tom from Illinois on August 13, 2014

A: Tom - both the Toro SS5000 and the SS5060 use the ZT2200 transmission, also known as the EZT. by Jose, Product Expert

Q: Was looking at Toro lawn mowers SS5000 series and Toro series SS5060. Besides the price, one being $400.00 more than the other what are the difference between these two machines?by John Mccleary from South Carolina on November 07, 2013

A: John - the Toro SS5060 (74632) is basically the same mower as the SS5000, but it is a full-featured model with a number of added accessories that are not included on the SS5000 model. The SS5060 includes an engine guard, a foot-assisted height of cut adjustment pedal, an anti-vibration floor mat, an hour meter and armrests as standard equipment. These would all be "extra" on the SS5000. The SS5060 also has a premium grade, extra tall contoured seat. The seat on the SS5000 is the standard extra tall seat.by Jose, Product Expert

Q: Just ordered a Toro TimeCutter zero turn mower. What type gas does it use? regular or supreme?by John Strickland from Florida on November 02, 2013

A: John - you should use regular grade 87 octane gas. The higher grade gas is just a waste of money - it will not improve engine performance. Also, make sure the regular grade 87 octane gas you use does not have an ethanol content of more than 10%.by Jose, Product Expert

A: Ron - sorry, but Toro does not offer a rear engine guard that is compatible with the 50-inch, SS series TimeCutter zero turn mowers.by Jose, Product Expert

Q: Is the floor plate removable in order to have easy access to the center blade spindle and belt maintenance? by James Griffin from Texas on June 29, 2013

A: James - the floor plate is NOT removable on any of the Toro TimeCutter zero turn mowers, including the SS5000.by Jose, Product Expert

Q: How is this mower cleaned?

by Jim Thompson from Wisconsin on June 27, 2013

A: Jim - there is a deck wash out port on the mower deck that allows you to connect a garden hose and spray the underside of the deck with water if you wish to clean it in this fashion.by Jose, Product Expert

Q: Does the Toro SS5000 50in mow in reverse?by Mike from Michigan on June 10, 2013

I mow about 3 acres with this mower. It takes me about two hours to mow this area. I am even able to mow the very tall grass with this mower. Love the zero turn, so easy to go around tress, bushes, and other obstacles. I would highly recommend this mower, and you cant beat the great price from www.mowersdirect.com, I tried. Best price out there. Free shipping was great, and was shipped quickly and securely!

Pros:Easy To Use, Price, Fast, I'd Buy It Again

Mike Recommends This Toro Mower

Mike's Experience With Mowers Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"I had searched many places to buy our Toro TimeCutter mower. I could not find anywhere to beat the price of www.mowersdirect.com. Plus with the free shipping, you cant go wrong. The shipping was free, fast, and the mower was very well crated. I would highly recommend! I am already looking forward to using their site for future purchases. Great place to buy."

I have been using a John Deere mower over the past 12 years, and was never happy about the way it cut grass. This Toro came in excellent time and condition and there is nothing I have found to complain about the machine itself. It cuts as smooth as a golf course, in half the time, and far less gas. However if anything goes wrong with the Toro I have found that I will be up a creek without a paddle! Toro warranty has to be done at a Toro authorized facility, and my local Toro dealership informed me that they will only do warranty work on equipment that they sell. In calling Toro I was informed that the closest dealer that I could take it to for warranty work was some 100 miles away. It is quite apparent to me that Toro has no interest in serving its customers and its only interests are selling the machines. So if you are thinking about buying a Toro, I would highly suggest that you first check if at all you can get service locally or end up with a worthless warranty.

I have been using a John Deere mower over the past 12 years, and was never happy about the way it cut grass. This Toro came in excellent time and condition and there is nothing I have found to complain about the machine itself. It cuts as smooth as a golf course, in half the time, and far less gas. However if anything goes wrong with the Toro I have found that I will be up a creek without a paddle! Toro warranty has to be done at a Toro authorized facility, and my local Toro dealership... more

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Roger L.Sevierville, TN

69 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

JUL.

09

2013

Very Disapointed

Sold a perfectly good Cub Cadet Tractor to get this Zero Turn for my wife who does the mowing. Bought from Home Depot and tried getting some feedback from them on the operational issues but worthless. Could not go up a 5-10 degree grade in high gear. Would not track properly. Finally had to take to Authorized Dealer when the thing literally would not go forward. They said the unit was badly out of adjustment. All three of the blade spindles are shot with 108 hours of service. Am considering getting rid of unit and starting over. May be good unit but my experience has not been positive.

Sold a perfectly good Cub Cadet Tractor to get this Zero Turn for my wife who does the mowing. Bought from Home Depot and tried getting some feedback from them on the operational issues but worthless. Could not go up a 5-10 degree grade in high gear. Would not track properly. Finally had to take to Authorized Dealer when the thing literally would not go forward. They said the unit was badly out of adjustment. All three of the blade spindles are shot with 108 hours of service. Am... more

Pros:Easy To Store

Cons:Durability

Roger Does Not Recommend This Mower

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Frances P.Picayune, MS

60 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

APR.

26

2014

Lemon From Day One

Have had to replace starter, deck bounces off very easily then belts come off. Used only non ethanol gas, line into gas tank broke off. Have had to replace solenoids twice. Tires on front won't stay aired up. Have to take to shop every time I use it. Consider it junk to keep working on. Too expensive to buy another. Wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy.

Pros:Easy To Use

Cons:Low Quality, Unreliable, Durability, Wouldn Buy Another Toro Product Have Had To Replace Starter Us

Frances Does Not Recommend This Mower

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Leslie H.Daisetta, TX

Purchased 7/23/13

47 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

JUL.

30

2013

This Toro Is Great

This 50" Toro ZTR cuts like a dream and is fast. I mow 1 and 5 acre properties and it does great. It takes less than 2 hours to mow the 5 acres. This mower replaces a 13 year old 42" zero turn that the deck finally rusted out on, but still runs good, just no deck. This Toro is much more heavy duty. I read some of the reviews where some people were complaining about how difficult it was to remove from the box. I just can't figure out what they were doing that they thought it was so difficult. In ten minutes and I was filling it with gas. I un-crated it with a claw hammer only, but totally took the box apart before trying to remove the mower from the pallet. It arrived a day earlier than predicted on the website, which was very fast shipping. I purchased one option, an hour meter. It shipped separate, but snapped right into the frame and the wires were there under the meter. Just plug and play. I have only one regret, and that is that I didn't buy the 54". For small increase in the price, four more inches make a difference on the larger properties.

This 50" Toro ZTR cuts like a dream and is fast. I mow 1 and 5 acre properties and it does great. It takes less than 2 hours to mow the 5 acres. This mower replaces a 13 year old 42" zero turn that the deck finally rusted out on, but still runs good, just no deck. This Toro is much more heavy duty. I read some of the reviews where some people were complaining about how difficult it was to remove from the box. I just can't figure out what they were doing that they thought it was... more

Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Exceeded Expectations, Price

Leslie Recommends This Toro Mower

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AndrewMapleton, UT

Purchased 5/24/13

38 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

JUN.

17

2013

Great Mower

Yes, as one reviewer wrote, uncrating the mower is extremely difficult. That said I suspect it would have been difficult for me to bring it home from a store too. If you don't have a few friends that can help you get it off the pallet then pay for the white glove service and I'll bet the uncrating would be part of that.

Otherwise the mower is great. I did need to top off the oil after the first mow and am scheduled to change the oil now after using the mower 5 times (just to clean out any loose filings from manufacturer). Very simple to learn and the smart speed is a great feature to make this learning curve more gentle.

Yes, as one reviewer wrote, uncrating the mower is extremely difficult. That said I suspect it would have been difficult for me to bring it home from a store too. If you don't have a few friends that can help you get it off the pallet then pay for the white glove service and I'll bet the uncrating would be part of that.

Otherwise the mower is great. I did need to top off the oil after the first mow and am scheduled to change the oil now after using the mower 5 times (just to clean out any... more

Pros:Easy To Use, Fast, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:Packaging

Andrew Recommends This Toro Mower

Andrew Would Recommend Mowers Direct To A Friend

Web Site

4/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"Great buying experience. The guy I spoke with was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions with respect and clearly was intent on helping me. Very low pressure (no pressure actually)."

Great mower. It needs the hour meter on it from the start. I just ordered the optional hour meter at almost $100.00 with shipping and tax. This is the only mower that I looked at that didn't have one on it. I would have bought another brand of mower with it already on it .Otherwise I would recommend this mower.

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Mark G.Barron, WI

Purchased 6/8/13

32 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

JUL.

20

2013

Mow Like A Pro.

I mow 3 acres of grass.The SS5000 Toro has cut mowing time in half. It does a smooth professional job. It is well designed, easy to use and a Kawasaki 23hp. This machine makes lawn mowing fun.

I've been using my Timecutter all summer now, and have to say- for this kind of cash, I should have let the lawn service handle things. I have several issues with the way this mower functions:

1. It leaves clumps of grass in the lawn- lots of them- unless I'm cutting off an inch or less at a time. I have to mow every 3-4 days just to avoid this. Meanwhile, my neighbors with cheap mulching push mowers mow once a week and have lawns that look far better than mine.

2. The thing tears up the turf like crazy. Even when turned carefully, you end up with bare muddy spots.

3. Horrible on even minor inclines. My front lawn slopes away from my house at maybe a 10 degree angle at most, and this thing struggles mightily to turn and head back "up hill."

I've been using my Timecutter all summer now, and have to say- for this kind of cash, I should have let the lawn service handle things. I have several issues with the way this mower functions:

1. It leaves clumps of grass in the lawn- lots of them- unless I'm cutting off an inch or less at a time. I have to mow every 3-4 days just to avoid this. Meanwhile, my neighbors with cheap mulching push mowers mow once a week and have lawns that look far better than mine.

Ordered online through Mowers Direct after much research and visits to the local box stores. Saved a ton on the purchase price by ordering online. The box stores in our area had to ship the model I wanted anyway (didn't stock it locally) so there would be a delay regardless.

Arrived yesterday and was already in use by the end of the day. Performed flawlessly on our rather steep sloping yard and it was raining at the time too. Lots of power with the Kawasaki engine. Couldn't be happier with the product and the Mowers Direct experience.

Ordered online through Mowers Direct after much research and visits to the local box stores. Saved a ton on the purchase price by ordering online. The box stores in our area had to ship the model I wanted anyway (didn't stock it locally) so there would be a delay regardless.

Arrived yesterday and was already in use by the end of the day. Performed flawlessly on our rather steep sloping yard and it was raining at the time too. Lots of power with the Kawasaki engine. Couldn't be happier with... more

Pros:Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Quiet, High Quality

Robert Recommends This Toro Mower

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MarkColdwater, MS

Purchased 6/19/13

25 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

JUL.

15

2013

No Wonder The Mower Has A High Rating

Mower was packed well and delivered in good shape. It is fun to drive and cuts really well.

The Kawasaki engine is a plus - quiet and high quality. So far, no complaints.